The Edgeworth, Chotta Shimla, Chhota Shimla, 171002 Shimla, India
#7 of 58 B&Bs and inns in Shimla
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: May 28, 2025
Melroy
IndiaNothing to complain about. A few details like adding fresh juice possibilities and smoothies in the breakfast menu would be appreciated.
Beautiful little house with comfortable large rooms. Well located with very good staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 21, 2025
Gordon
GermanyBeautiful colonial house, spacious room, common veranda, all well maintained; delicious home cooked food for dinner, very nice owner and staff
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Niv
AustraliaVintage setup
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 6, 2025
Emmanuelle
United KingdomNothing
Set on beautiful ground, very well located, owner and staff extremely kind and helpful. Highly recommend staying there.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 26, 2025
Joanne
United KingdomNothing
A beautiful old colonial style property about 15 mins walk away from the pedestrian area Mall Road, I’m Shimla. It’s a family run property and the team there were very helpful - it’s quickest to WhatsApp the owner as although the on-site staff were very helpful only 1 speaks English so quickest to WhatsApp
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 23, 2025
Daryl
United KingdomNothing.
Lovely homestay in Shimla. We had read reviews that stated there was no view from the room so were not disappointed. Good size room, clean and comfortable. Garden was a bonus for breakfast but would be cold any earlier in the year. Good location - a 15 minute walk to the Mall. Staff really attentive. Breakfast menu was good and varied.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Susan
United KingdomThe garden, the character of the building the size of the rooms. Good location amazing birds.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 21, 2025
Kelley
United StatesStunning property, quiet neighborhood, gracious host, excellent staff.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Nick
United KingdomNothing
Good location with nice grounds. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Midhun
IndiaNil
Me and my partner booked this property for our weekend gateway to Shimla. This is a heritage property which is very tastefully done by the owner. Staying here was a wholesome experience, right from the support given over chat by owner when booking was done to warm welcome by the caretaker, home cooked food, and the whole experience of staying in the property itself. It's located in the quiet/serene part of Shimla, a pleasant 15-20min walk (Do take this walk - It's really beautiful to walk along the roads nestled by the deodar trees) to Mall Road. The rooms are spotlessly neat and clean, loaded with toiletries and all essential stuffs that you may need will already be there. Apart from that you have a lot of supporting staffs and a caretaker who is just one call away. They prepared amazing veg and non veg food for our stay and we enjoyed it a lot. Special mention to masala chai and kawa chai!! We will definitely be back here for longer stays. Thanks for making our stay memorable, exceeded our expectations!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: December 6, 2024
Charlie
IrelandVery good food and great staff
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 25, 2024
Clare
United KingdomWould be a bit of a walk to main pedestrianised area for anyone who was unfit.
Large comfortable room with heater available. Modern bathroom, very good shower. Delightful toiletries. Staff gracious, welcoming and helpful. Arranged taxi for us to and from the railway station. Quiet location but not far from The Mall. Good breakfast available. Associated restaurant on The Mall had good food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 23, 2024
Avinash
IndiaThis place is truly a gem. Tucked not so far away from the city yet you get to experience the peace that you seek. We stayed for 3 days. After a long tiring journey, we were welcomed by Mr.Ravi with Kahwa, exactly what we needed then. The rooms are clean and comfortable. All amenities provided are top-notch. The caretakers are just a call away and the food they provide will only leave you wanting more- masala chai is something that we still crave for.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 20, 2024
Allison
AustraliaLittle hard to find but actually great to be off the beaten track
Loved the history, were made to feel very comfortable, fabulous food too!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: November 16, 2024
Yask
AustraliaThis is a very well run place. Peaceful location and easy, mostly flat walk to town. Staff are helpful and the room and building are beautiful. Highly recommended.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: October 27, 2024
Graham
United Kingdomroom didn't have views
room was huge property was beautiful location was great staff were so helpful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 8, 2024
Minal
IndiaLeaving this place
Everything was simply perfect. So far the best place I have stayed at. The property and the rooms are so beautifully decorated. Anything you could need was available and if not, they made sure we got it. The staff and the chef are polite and always helpful. We were welcomed with a warm delicious cup of tea on arrival and everything from there on was truly an amazing experience. Food was delicious. Cleanliness was impeccable. The property is located very ideally. Nestled away from the crowds yet only a 10 minutes walk to the mall road.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: July 25, 2024
Winnie
New ZealandEverything was great.
A lovely old home with great shower and complimentary good quality soaps etc/fabulously comfy bed and wonderful homecooked but exceptional food.We would recommend this house to anyone who loves history and a beautiful garden to enjoy while having your meals.The walk to the Mall is very pleasant and easy and Shimla is such a clean smokefree environment with some fantastic shops.Grab some pashminas for a bargain and some delicious local fruit.You will definitely enjoy staying at Edgeworth as it is very serene and olde worldy.The staff are so attentive they make your stay enjoyable.It's a great place to relax and unwind.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 16, 2024
Bidisha
United StatesTruly a home away from home! Yes, that's how I felt when I reached the Edgeworth. We were so warmly welcomed by the hostess, Mrs. Ruchi Bhasin with a warm cup of Kahwa tea. Since my booking, Shivansh Bhasin (Mrs. Bhasin's son) had already kept in touch with me via Whatsapp, so we felt comfortable and at ease as soon as we arrived at their beautiful home. The home has been converted into a "home stay" on the ground floor. The rooms were spacious, tastefully done, and kept very clean. I particularly liked a separate changing room adjacent to the bathroom which was a nice touch! You have privacy in your room, and the staff is just a call away. Their staff is also very polite and respectful to the guests. The cook was amazing and we loved every preparation of his, including the amazing dals we ordered every night! You can also order food from their restaurant, Amaaya which is located on the Mall road and it's delivered to your room. We had different kinds of breakfast each day and every item was delicious. We enjoyed our breakfast in their beautifully landscaped garden with colorful flowers amidst a view of the Himalayan mountains. While the location is not on the Mall road, it's still a walking distance away. If you are traveling with elderly folks (as I did with my mom and dad), it was not difficult at all for them since we had hired a private car who would pick us from the doorsteps and bring us back to the same spot. A little something that I would like to add is that I was born in Shimla in 1971 and my parents had moved to Delhi when I was just a toddler, so this was a very memorable trip going back to my birth town after so many years! I couldn't have chosen a better place than Edgeworth where I felt love and warmth all around me. The location, the beauty, the serenity of the surroundings, and the immaculate hospitality were the perfect ingredients to recharge my soul and body. An A+ resort!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Prachip
IndiaA window or a fan in the room would help
Awesome location, amazing food, good room and facilities. Very cordial staff. Mr Ravi Kumar was very helpful.. Room is well maintained and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Stephen
United KingdomNothing we didn’t like it was brilliant!
Great location in peaceful part of town 15 minute walk on an quiet road to the bustling part of Mall road. Super room with the most comfortable bed with crisp bed linen, great spotless modern bathroom with fantastic shower and wonderful toiletries. Great garden area for relaxing, reading a book and having breakfast. Excellent helpful staff with a special mention to Ravi for assisting with a few things. Good communication with the owner who helped organise a taxi.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Gaurav
IndiaThe stay was perfect. A short walk from Mall Road. I was travelling with my 1.5 year old kid and the staff took great care of us.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Daniel
United StatesOne small item is the house staff did not speak any English. It was difficult to convey our meal orders or any other questions we had. If we needed something, the communication was through WhatsApp with the owner.
A true gem. When we arrived on the train into Shimla, all we could see were shops and hotels crammed together with small roads packed with traffic. However, when we took a taxi from there to the Edgeworth, everything changed for the better. The Edgeworth is located in an exclusive area of Shimla which includes lots of government officials residences. The roas is also off limits to cars unless you have the proper cred. This lends itself to making the area around Edgeworth very peaceful. We had lovely views over the town and toward the mountains while having tea/coffee in the welcoming front yard and patio. The house itself is very well maintained. Loved the hundreds of potted flowers and plants. The owner lives on the top floor while the ground floor has three bedrooms for booking. All are huge! We stayed in two of the three rooms over several days and they were both very nice, one with a crystal chandelier and Indian style swing, and the other decorated with Indian paintings. Bathrooms are spotless and everything is just so nice. Great historic feel and quality. You can't beat the location. Quiet area but just a 15 minute easy walk to the Mall Road which is the pedestrian-only shopping and restaurant area. Plus lots of historic buildings there to see, along with views as the road runs along the top of the hill. THIS is the place you want to stay.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Mark
United Kingdomvery little to fault but check-in could be quicker and smoother, after a long journey we just wanted to get into the room and relax.
Beautifull heritage property in lovely gardens very well maintained. very clean and comfortable Mickey (not sure of his job title as he seemed to do everything!) was excellent - so helpful and friendly.
Stayed in January 2024
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